The addition of a can of creamed corn helps thicken up this soup and the jalapeno adds just the right amount of heat and pairs surprisingly well with dried thyme. You have to try it! This is a bowl of delicious comfort food, hearty with a little heat — perfect for a Fall day.

Quick Chicken Corn Chowder

2 tablespoons olive oil (instead of butter to cut back on the cholesterol)

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 jalapeño pepper — seeded and minced –or to taste– (I used half as it was a hot one!)